Awards

The Cups of Appreciation are awarded annually during our celebration of International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week, which is held during the second week of September.

Throughout the month of July, staff submit nominations by providing a co-worker’s name and three reasons they are nominating them for the awards. A final ballot is then distributed for final voting during August. 

For each award category, the employee who receives the most votes will receive a “Cup of Appreciation”. All nominees will receive a certificate. The three winners will receive an engraved “Cup of Appreciation”. 

Awards

Categories

There are 3 categories for awards

  • Outstanding Employee Award
  • Above & Beyond Award
  • Safety Award

Eligibility

Eligibility for awards includes:

  • Employed with Custodial Services
  • Employee has not won the award the past two years
  • Employee has a satisfactory or better performance record

Outstanding Employee Award

The employee of the Year Award is given in recognition of outstanding performance and contributions. 

2025 Winner: Jim Ryals

2025 Nominees: 

Jim Ryals

Belinda Brown

Cheryl Oberg

Chris Deleski

Monte Smith

Tiff Huddleston

Lateefah Brown

Donna Doering

Abiol Mayen

Brandy Tuttle

Jerry Martin

Daryen Ocegueda Gomez

Don Puckett

James Pease

Ellie Fenton-Young

Mike Block

Zach Stanosheck

Larry Pierce

Above & Beyond Award

The Above & Beyond is given recognition of performing above and beyond.

2025 Winner: Matt Bilek

2025 Nominees:

Matt Bilek

Lacy Fulton

Scott Foltz

Donna Doering

Cori Scott

Mike Block

Brandy Tuttle

Breckin Killingsworth

Larry Lyons

Tyler Daniels

Jim Ryals

Saul Alvarado

Pat Auman

Patty Vazquez-Leyva

 

Safety Award

The safety award is given in recognition for modeling workplace safety for everyone.

2025 Winner: Tony Cox

2025 Nominees:

Tony Cox

Chelsea McMullen

Jessieka Garland

Ellie Fenton-Young

Julie Shepherd

Tiff Huddleston

Mason Kodad

Penny Wedige

Donna Doering

 

2025 Winners and Nominees

Scott Foltz, Jim Ryals (Outstanding Employee), Matt Bilek (Above and Beyond), Jolene Deinert, Estelle DeJonge

Scott Foltz, Jim Ryals, Matt Bilek, Jolene Deinert, Estelle DeJonge

Estelle DeJonge, Tony Cox (Safety Award), Scott Foltz

Estelle DeJonge, Tony Cox, Scott Foltz
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